You example sentences
Related (11): me, him, her, them, us, I, we, yourself, yourselves, your, yours
"You" Example Sentences
Common Phrases
- you know
- between you and me
- thank you
- excuse you
- I'm telling you
- you're right
- you think
- you see
- you can't
- you should
- you need
- you've got
- you'd better
- you all
- you guys
Examples by Level
A1
- You are my friend.
- Do you like pizza?
- You can sit here.
A2
- You should call your mother — she's been worried.
- If you keep doing that, you'll regret it.
- You know, I didn't think you'd actually show up.
B1
- You can tell yourself it doesn't matter, but deep down you know it does.
- What you said yesterday — I've been thinking about it all week.
- You'd think by now people would understand, but apparently you have to spell everything out.
B2
- You spend so much energy convincing yourself you're fine that you forget to actually check.
- The thing about you is that you care too much about what people think, and you're aware of it, which somehow makes it worse.
- You can rationalize anything if you're determined enough — you've proven that.
C1
- What you're describing is less a contradiction than a fundamental tension between who you think you are and who you've become.
- You'd be forgiven for assuming that you understand the situation; the reality, however, is considerably more opaque.
- There's a particular exhaustion that comes from being the person everyone expects you to be — you carry it even when you're alone.
C2
- You can spend years building a version of yourself that feels true, only to realize you've been constructing an elaborate fiction — and by then, you're not sure which parts are real.
- The cruelty of it, you see, isn't in what was said but in the fact that you already knew it was coming.
- You don't often get to choose the moment when you stop being who you were; it just happens, and you wake up one day speaking a different language entirely.
Examples by Scenario
🏠 Everyday Life
- You left your keys on the kitchen counter again — I found them this morning.
- The neighbor asked if you could help move boxes this weekend, but I told him you were busy.
- You know that coffee shop on Fifth? They've changed their whole menu and honestly you should try it.
💼 Workplace
- You'll need to send that report to Sarah before the meeting — she's been asking about it.
- I mentioned to the team that you've been handling the client calls, and they were impressed with how you've managed the pushback.
- You could've just emailed, but I appreciate that you came to talk about this in person.
📊 Business
- You're looking at a market where you need to move fast or lose ground to competitors who are already scaling.
- The data shows that you've captured about 23% of the demographic we targeted, which is solid but you'll need to push harder for Q3.
- You can't sustain this growth model — you need to either cut costs or find new revenue streams.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
- You're paying twice what you should for this brand — you can get the same thing for half the price at the other store.
- I know you like the organic version, but you have to admit the regular one works just as well.
- You've been staring at those shoes for five minutes — are you actually going to buy them or are you just thinking about it?
✈️ Travel
- You should book your flight soon if you want a decent price — everything's getting expensive.
- The guidebook says you can take the train, but you'll save time if you rent a car.
- You're going to love it there, trust me — I went last year and you won't regret the trip.
📚 Education
- You need to start studying now if you want to pass — you can't cram this material the night before.
- Your teacher told me you've been asking really good questions in class, and you should keep that up.
- You have potential, but you're not using it — you're capable of so much more than what you're showing right now.
❤️ Relationships
- You hurt me when you said that, and I need you to understand why before we move past this.
- I love you, but you have to stop making decisions for both of us — you need to let me choose too.
- You were there when I needed you most, and I'll never forget that — you changed everything for me.
📰 News / Politics
- You've probably seen the headlines, but you should read the full story because the context matters.
- The administration claims you'll benefit from this policy, though economists argue you'll actually see higher costs.
- You can't ignore what's happening — you have a responsibility to stay informed and participate.
💻 Technology
- You can sync your devices now, but you have to enable it in settings first.
- The new update is supposed to make things faster, though you might notice you need to reconfigure some features.
- You're going to love this feature — you can finally organize your files the way you want.
📝 Formal Writing
- You are advised to consult with legal counsel before proceeding with the proposed transaction.
- The findings indicate that you would benefit from implementing the recommended security protocols across all systems.
- You must submit your application by the deadline specified, or you will forfeit your eligibility for consideration.